Acting

Entries from Vox Daily tagged with 'Acting'

You might not think about it, but the sugar in your coffee or tea could adversely affect your voice and the level at which you are able to perform! I recently experienced this to be true and was shocked by...

Looking for some neat things to do in New York to sharpen your acting skills? Want to get some face time in studio, stretch your creativity and make some new friends? After going through what seemed like hundreds of Meetup...

Do you find yourself having to say difficult names in a newscast or on-air? Maybe you've encountered names in a variety of languages that you needed to pronounce in a voice-over script, at a university convocation or an awards show....

From what I've heard, the fear of public speaking is rampant, and is even more of a frightful thing for most people than death itself! Where do you stand on public speaking? Does it come easily to you or would...

Have you been longing to join the greater discussion around industry? Are you looking to ride the wave of progress, be inspired and capitalize on the amazing things that are happening every day? If so, you've come to the right...

Do you slate before auditions these days? More and more, we're finding that it is far more effective for voice talent auditioning online not to slate. Accordingly, we've stopped recommending that talent slate before custom reads when auditioning through the...

If you're reading this article, there's a high probability that you're in the business of storytelling. Voices.com is home to storytellers using the human voice. Dissolve is home to storytellers who use video to enhance their stories. What happens when...

When reviewing a piece of copy, how much attention do you pay to its intended audience? How well you know your audience determines how well you read a script. Determining 3 simple things in advance of voicing a script will...

Do you have children who love acting? How about singing? Recently, a flurry of advantageous opportunities were posted for child voice actors, tweens in particular, to audition for through the Voices.com website. Could there be an opportunity here for your...

When a producer goes about auditioning talent for a film or special project, every role has to be cast just right or their overall vision will be compromised. No one understood this better than Marion Dougherty, a woman who almost...

Are you at a stage in your career where you feel there could be more on the horizon? With so many different How-Tos and resources on the web these days for people who aspire to become voice actors, we've created...

Have you ever wondered how to do convincing impressions? How do people learn to do impressions? Is it simply studying the sound of someone's voice and mimicking it? Or is there more to it than that? Have you ever watched...

Do you smile when reading advertising copy? A friendly smile adds a little extra sunshine in someone's day and generally makes the world feel like a kinder place. This seemingly small act has an impact on performances and could potentially...

Voice actors are often creating voices and sometimes, they even hear them in their heads! Most people can relate to being their own worst critic, perhaps even having an "inner critic" that picks them apart. Find out how you can...

Are you finding that audio editing is becoming a hindrance to marketing yourself and recording work for your clients? Many voice talent are outsourcing audio editing to capable audio engineers who can get the job done for a reasonable price...

Do you audition for every job that comes your way or do you only audition for opportunities that you'd be proud to associate with your name and business? Some due diligence on your part, especially with brands you are unfamiliar...

Are you interested in narrating for businesses, organizations and educational institutions? Voice Over London, a Voices.com sponsored networking and meetup group, met last weekend and delved into many facets of narration for businesses and have some takeaways and tips...

Are the narrators of television programs, be they sitcoms or dramas, always the stars of the show? In a recent conversation, it was suggested that whoever narrates the show is generally the person whose character dominates the series. There is...

A cold read is usually defined as reading a piece of copy that you've never seen before... while that may be true, just how cold is a trained voice actor and interpreter of the written word? Guest blogger Tim Lundeen...

Last month I received an email asking for permission to quote something from this blog in a book regarding my definition of work and the significant role work plays in enabling us to use our gifts. Do you find meaning...